Wimbledon: Djokovic marches to third round with win over Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of Wimbledon with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Serbian icon, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, showcased a sharp performance, defeating Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

Djokovic's win marked his 20th appearance in the third round of the grass-court major. He also extended his impressive head-to-head record against Tsitsipas to 13-2. The match lasted one hour and 38 minutes, with Djokovic producing a strong display of returning and powerful groundstrokes.

"You feel very happy, satisfied and joyful on the court when you are playing this way," Djokovic said after the match. "Once you get the momentum going. That game, when I went 5-2 up, was one of the best return games I have played in a while. I just went for my shots. I was a bit more relaxed, a little less tension in my head."

Tsitsipas, who has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, entered the tournament ranked 87th. Djokovic's performance was highlighted by 33 winners and only seven unforced errors. He maintained control throughout the match, never surrendering his serve and securing a spot against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the next round.

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You feel very happy, satisfied and joyful on the court when you are playing this way. Once you get the momentum going. That game, when I went 5-2 up, was one of the best return games I have played in a while. I just went for my shots. I was a bit more relaxed, a little less tension in my head.